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Link between immune cells and Alzheimer’s discovered
Researchers have found that the presence of microglia brain cells allowed plaques to form in the brains of rodents, leading to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk have been identified
Two genes that influence risk Alzheimer's disease could provide scientists with new targets for delaying the onset of the condition's symptoms.
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Direct toxic action of beta-amyloid in Alzheimer’s patients identified
The cause and trigger of the large clumps of protein beta-amyloid found in the brains of early-stage Alzheimer's patients have been discovered.
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New model predicts cognitive decline two years ahead
Researchers hope the system can choose the right patients to enroll in clinical trials, to speed discovery of drug treatments.
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Tauopathy-regulating protein identified
Researchers have discovered that the VPS35 molecule can be utilised in preventing neurodegenerative disorders.
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Potential new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s discovered
New study finds a promising antagonist that blocks specific interaction between the protein apoE and amyloid precursor protein.
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Alzheimer’s protein found, suggesting new drug target
Researchers have found a new drug target for Alzheimer’s disease after identifying a facilitating protein.
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Researchers take a leap forward for new anti-inflammatory drugs
Treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases are one step closer as a new study discovers a way to stop inflammation in its tracks.
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New technology to produce dorsal cortical neurons using iPS
Scientists expect that it will soon be possible to treat brain diseases by restoring damaged areas in the brain by mass producing neurons using stem cells...
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Bacterial pathogens found in brains of Alzheimer’s patients
Researchers have found bacterial pathogens in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, and have shown that they could be driving progression of the disease...
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‘Hidden pocket’ could be targeted to treat strokes
Researchers have identified a tiny hidden pocket on the NMDA receptor that could be targeted to treat strokes and seizures...
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Neurons made from skin cells are valid when studying disease
A study has found that using skin cells and transforming them into neurons is a valid approach to study neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's...
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Better drug delivery through the blood-brain barrier
Drug delivery through the blood-brain barrier has shown to be difficult to overcome, but researchers may have discovered a method to overcome this issue...
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CRISPR technique identifies Alzheimer’s biomarker
UEx researchers have identified a potential biomarker for Alzheimer's disease using the CRISPR gene editing technique to analyse brain samples...
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AI algorithm accurately predicts Alzheimer’s disease onset
Scientists have developed an algorithm that can more accurately predict cognitive decline that leads to Alzheimer’s disease. Early preventive measures may help delay and even halt the disease’s onset.